On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
She seems bent on compelling those who would be her warmest friends, to be her worst enemies.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “She seems bent on compelling those who would be her warmest friends, to be her worst enemies.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass expresses his frustration that America's policies and practices alienate those who might otherwise be its strongest supporters.
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